In various spec. uses. A leathern socket for retaining the butt of a cavalry carbine on a journey. Cf. bucket, n.1 4b.
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| 释义 | society > armed hostility > military equipment > weapon > device for discharging missiles > firearm > equipment for use with firearms > [noun] > gun-case or sling > for mounted soldier's gun (3) budget1816 In various spec. uses. A leathern socket for retaining the butt of a cavalry carbine on a journey. Cf. bucket, n.1 4b. butt piece1847 A piece attached to or comprising the butt of a weapon or tool, esp. a fishing rod. butt-sheath1848 (a) a leather case for holding a mounted soldier's carbine (obsolete rare); (b) a metal sheath enclosing the butt of a tool or weapon (now rare). |
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